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Why doesn't my wife want anything to do with sex?

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I am a guy and we are expecting our first child in October. we tried to get pregnant for 5 months and once she got pregnant she wants nothing to do with sex or anything that has to do with sex. Ii understand that its not all about me, I just wondering if this is normal ?

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Pregnant we as women suffer fatigue, nausea, heartburn, mood swings not to mention the fact that we gain weight, are awkward and clumsy. It is hard even with a supportive husband to feel attractive when your tummy feels a mile long and a mile wide. I had this talk with my husband one night when he pronounced he still found me attractive as hell. I am certain he does feel that way but it's hard to feel that way about my own body as I repeatedly tell him. She'll get back to normal after she has the baby and her sex drive should return to normal and keep in mind sometimes it is simply the hormones and we ask ourselves what is wrong with us why we cannot get in the mood!

Yes it's normal. While some days she'll be more in the mood than you most days she won't. It's also her hormones that are goind through somewhat of a change. You shouldn't worry, be there for her to comfort and support her by all means and little will you realize after October she should be somewhat back to normal. After I had my first child the sex drive skyrocketted.

I'm also due in October (around the middle) and I can tell you that after the pregnancy hormones kicked in, I was concerned about my sex drive -- it disappeared completely! I mean, I had moments when I was good, but for the most part, it was gone. Then, there was what my doctor called, "PROFOUND FATIGUE"... which is exactly that. I could fall asleep sitting up, laying down, whereever. Thankfully, now it's leveling off a bit, as will she. Giver her time and support and tell her she looks great,because there are times that I just don't feel sexy at all and that makes a difference. Either way, it'll work itself out, just be patient and supportive. Good luck!

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